Haviland Morris
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Haviland Morris is an American film, television, and Broadway
actress.
and spent much of her childhood in Hong Kong
. Her father worked in the electronics industry. Morris graduated from Purchase College, where she was a classmate of Stanley Tucci
.
. Although a redhead
, Morris wore a blonde wig in the film. Morris would later appear in such feature films as Madonna's Who's That Girl (1987) and Gremlins 2
(1990).
Morris went on a hiatus in 1991 and did not appear on any movies or TV shows until the fall of 1994. She played Karen Pruitt in Home Alone 3
in 1997 and Dr. Claire Baxter on One Life to Live
from 2001–2003. She provided the voice for Michelle Payne in the popular video game Max Payne
. She has appeared in three Law & Order series (Law & Order
, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent
), as well as Sex and the City
and other shows. Her most recent movie role was in the film Rick, which starred Bill Pullman
. In 2007, she appeared in independent film Cherry Crush
. In 2008, she made several appearances on One Tree Hill
as a counselor. She also appeared in an episode of Tales from the Darkside (1988) titled "The Apprentice". She portrays a young woman who starts employment in a New England town that re-creates the colonial era.
salesperson.
She won the "Rookie of the Year" for her outstanding customer service with the Halstead Real Estate.
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
actress.
Early life
Morris was born in New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
and spent much of her childhood in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Her father worked in the electronics industry. Morris graduated from Purchase College, where she was a classmate of Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci is an American actor, writer, film producer and film director. He has been nominated for several notable film awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his performance in The Lovely Bones...
.
Acting career
Haviland Morris is perhaps most famous for her role as Caroline Mulford in Sixteen CandlesSixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling and Anthony Michael Hall. It was written and directed by John Hughes.- Plot :...
. Although a redhead
Red hair
Red hair occurs on approximately 1–2% of the human population. It occurs more frequently in people of northern or western European ancestry, and less frequently in other populations...
, Morris wore a blonde wig in the film. Morris would later appear in such feature films as Madonna's Who's That Girl (1987) and Gremlins 2
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a 1990 American horror comedy film, and the sequel to Gremlins . It was directed by Joe Dante and written by Charles S. Haas, with creature designs by Rick Baker...
(1990).
Morris went on a hiatus in 1991 and did not appear on any movies or TV shows until the fall of 1994. She played Karen Pruitt in Home Alone 3
Home Alone 3
Home Alone 3 is a 1997 family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes. It is the third film in the Home Alone series and the first not to feature actor Macaulay Culkin or director Chris Columbus. The film is directed by Raja Gosnell, who served as the editor of both original films, and...
in 1997 and Dr. Claire Baxter on One Life to Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
from 2001–2003. She provided the voice for Michelle Payne in the popular video game Max Payne
Max Payne
Max Payne is a BAFTA Award–winning third-person shooter video game developed by Finnish developers Remedy Entertainment and published by Gathering of Developers in July 2001 for Microsoft Windows. Ports created later in the year for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and the GameBoy Advance were published by...
. She has appeared in three Law & Order series (Law & Order
Law & Order
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it was also primarily produced. Created and produced by Dick Wolf and René Balcer, the series premiered on September 30, 2001, as the second spin-off of Wolf's successful crime drama...
), as well as Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
and other shows. Her most recent movie role was in the film Rick, which starred Bill Pullman
Bill Pullman
William James "Bill" Pullman is an American film, television, and stage actor. Pullman made his film debut in the supporting role of Earl Mott in the 1986 film Ruthless People. He has since gone on to star in other films, including Spaceballs, Independence Day, Lost Highway, Casper and Scary Movie 4...
. In 2007, she appeared in independent film Cherry Crush
Cherry Crush
Cherry Crush is a 2007 drama/thriller film starring Jonathan Tucker and Nikki Reed. The film was directed and co-written by Nicholas DiBella. Cherry Crush premiered in Rochester, New York on February 16, 2007...
. In 2008, she made several appearances on One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
as a counselor. She also appeared in an episode of Tales from the Darkside (1988) titled "The Apprentice". She portrays a young woman who starts employment in a New England town that re-creates the colonial era.
Personal life
She is married and has a daughter. She currently works as a licensed real estateReal estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
salesperson.
She won the "Rookie of the Year" for her outstanding customer service with the Halstead Real Estate.